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Prentiss Bailey Gilbert papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.G46

Biographical / Historical note

Prentiss B. Gilbert was born in Rochester, New York on October 3 1883, and died in Berlin, Germany on February 24, 1939 while serving as chargé d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin. He was a graduate of the University of Rochester, Class of 1906.

Scope and Contents

The collection includes correspondence, 1910-1939, League of Nations material, Prentiss Bailey Gilbert's writings, biographical and family data and University of Rochester Extension School material. Also, certificates, diplomas and documents received by Prentiss Bailey Gilbert.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1910-1939

Language of Materials

English

Extent

6 box(es) (12 scrolls)

Access

The Prentiss Bailey Gilbert Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Prentiss Bailey Gilbert Papers, A.G46, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Prentiss Bailey Gilbert papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA